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<description><![CDATA[Unfulfilled? Tired of the rat race? Frustrated with the education of your unmotivated offspring? How about a generous helping of self-directed learning to get those creative juices flowing, and get some purpose into your life? During Bettina Langerfeldt's family homeschooling adventure, she was challenged to question her own ideas about education by confronting them with the absolute Truth of the Bible. She discovered that God determined learning to be exciting, life-changing, and passionately joyful. It was designed to be a powerful tool that would enable us to experience a constant flow of increase in every area of our lives. As ... ]]></description>
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<title>God's Plan For You - The 3 C's to Clarity For the Plan of God in Your Life</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what the plan of God for your life is? Do you not have clarity about what He wants you to do for Him? Maybe you have to deal with these three major issues that are causing confusion in your life.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get Motivated - 5 Reasons Why People Don't Take Action</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:47:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you constantly endeavoring to learn more but feel that you are not getting ahead in life? Maybe you are not taking action when you should. Discover 5 reasons why people don't take action and how to overcome them.]]></description>
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<title>How to Have a &quot;Can Do&quot; Attitude - 5 Steps From a &quot;Couldn't Ever&quot; to a &quot;Can Do&quot; Attitude</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:55:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you a "can do" person or do you struggle with fear of failure? Here are the 5 changes I made in my life that took me from being the perpetual loser to a bold person who impresses others with her can do attitude.]]></description>
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<title>How to Avoid Negative Thoughts - Watch Your Mouth!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:48:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever asked yourself, "How can I be happy?" Do you struggle with negative thinking? Discover a highly effective method to get rid of those negative thoughts once and for all!]]></description>
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<title>What Are My Strengths? - You Might Be Throwing Your Talents and Skills Into the Trash</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:24:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many times we look at what is in our hands and it doesn't seem like much to us. Sure, we have this talent and that skill, but so do many others and they seem to excel in them much more than we do. Be careful when these kind of thoughts cross your mind. You might be throwing away a piece of glass that in reality is a diamond in the rough. Motivate yourself by discovering 3 areas in which you might be struggling with your strengths.]]></description>
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<title>A Message of Hope</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:08:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As this New Year starts and everybody seems to be evaluating his or her life, we all have to come to the same conclusion that, no matter what we plan or think or do, life is pretty unpredictable. The media is bombarding us with news about economic and social instability and often even our own little square foot of world we live in doesn't seem secure anymore. It is almost inevitable that feelings of hopelessness start to invade our soul. Nevertheless, in the midst of all this confusion, there is one thing that has not changed.]]></description>
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<title>Know Your Destiny - Lose it and You'll Find It!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:25:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt the tug-of-war between the part of you which wants to go out and conquer, and the other part that dreads the unknown? Most people have a hard time finding God's plan for their lives because they simply don't dare take risks. They seek to have as much control as possible over every area of their lives and then wonder why they feel so suffocated. Learn how you can let go and still be at peace with yourself and God.]]></description>
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<title>The Unknown Formula to Success - Discover the Power of Giving</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:45:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the midst of our daily striving for happiness and fulfillment, we often ignore a simple spiritual law that can make all the difference in our lives. We are not taught to walk in it and it does not come naturally to us, but nevertheless, it is so powerful that it can impact your life once you have understood how it works. Discover a powerful method of achieving success that most people do not know about.]]></description>
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<title>How to Overcome Fear in Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:41:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People have many fears. Fear of the unknown, the complex, the inexplicable. We will encounter fear in every change we want to make in our lives or every new step we want to take. Find out how you can overcome fear and grasp that life that sometimes seems to be beyond you reach.]]></description>
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<title>How to Change Your Mind and Your Life - Confront Your Biggest Enemy - Your Mediocre Mind</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:34:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your mediocre mind interfering with your enthusiastic spirit? Maybe it is time to become aware of your greatest road block to success: you! Find out how powerfully your mind can hinder you from achieving success and what you can do about it.]]></description>
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<title>Secrets to Success - Don't Let Time Become Your Enemy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:03:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It happens to everybody. You get a good idea, or you start on a new project. Then you prepare. You put things into place, you do your best to get your wonderful new project going... and nothing happens. Did you get it wrong? Did your hopes get too high? Was it just a delusion? No. You have only allowed time to become your enemy. Discover how the practice of patience in your life will lead you to success.]]></description>
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<title>Building Self Esteem - Recognize the Only True Barrier That is Holding You Back</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:56:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people, with very few exceptions, think lowly of themselves. They have a hard time accepting that they are really capable of far more than they have achieved in life.  This lack of vision and boldness is not to be confused with humbleness. True humbleness, is based on obedience to God and fully depends on Him, His empowerment and His provision. Self esteem, on the other hand, only focuses on "self."]]></description>
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<title>How to Discover Yourself - 6 Questions You Can Ask to Discover Your Unique Talents and Gifts</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:05:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although all of us have a unique combination of gifts and talents, not everybody is totally aware of them. Many young people have trouble identifying with who they are and what they were created for when it comes to making decisions about their future career. Even adults make life choices without even considering their passion. Here are 6 questions you can ask to discover yourself.]]></description>
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<title>The Plan of God For My Life - How to Know You Are on the Right Track</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:58:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[None of us was furtively planted here on earth. Each human being was created for a given purpose and designed with the talents and gifts to accomplish it. The Bible clearly states that we are a masterpiece of God that is to walk in a plan that He has designed beforehand.]]></description>
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<title>How to Know Your Destiny - 3 Reasons Why People Miss God When Making Important Life Decisions</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:27:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like to walk in God's plan when it comes to making important decisions in life? Find out three reasons why many people miss God's plan for their life.]]></description>
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<title>How to Hear From God - Discover the 3 Main Reasons Why People Don't Hear From God</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:17:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like to hear from God, learn to know His voice, and make the right decisions in your life? For many people God is a distant Being that operates in a realm that is disclosed to mankind, but the Bible clearly states that God yearns to communicate with us. Discover the 3 main reasons why people don't hear from God.]]></description>
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<title>Financial Goal Setting - Are You Planning Your Life As You'd Plan Your Vacations?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:25:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you go on vacations, do you just leave your home one day and see how far you can go? Probably not. Most probably you'll plan beforehand how many days you'll leave, where you will go, what you have to take along and how much money you'll need. Strangely enough, while most people would find it absurd not to plan their vacations well, they hardly plan for a much more important journey,--that of our short stay on this earth: our life.]]></description>
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<title>Building Self Esteem - How to Face the Giants in Your Life and Finally Experience Your Breakthrough</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:51:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Humans very naturally pursue security, happiness and comfort. Most of them panic when problems arise and instinctively try to avoid them, hoping to somehow find their way back to that place of safety and protection they think life is about. But life is not void of challenges and struggles. And often it is precisely these difficult areas of our lives that bring promotion and breakthroughs once we decide to confront them instead of denying or ignoring them.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Feeling Sorry For Yourself? 3 Ways to Stay Away From the Fatal Trap of Self Pity</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:28:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you going through a tough time? Do you tend to get depressive every now and then? Are you entertaining thoughts of defeat and failure in your mind?]]></description>
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<title>Walk in God's Plan For Your Life - The Awesome Privilege of Coming Into God's Presence</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:32:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What would you do if Jesus Himself knocked at your door one day to give you a personal visit? Wouldn't you feel extremely honored? You'd probably completely forget your agenda and just sit at His feet all day and listen to what He has to share.]]></description>
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<title>Secrets to Success - Confront These 2 Major Road Blocks to Success by Facing Challenges in Your Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:26:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What if your greatest breakthrough lies in precisely that area you are having so much trouble in? Today I want to encourage you to see your struggles with other eyes. I want to challenge you to grow! All of us should constantly be confronting those limitations that are keeping us at a lower level. Discover the two main reasons why people don't ever live in the exciting and fulfilled life God has in store for them.]]></description>
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<title>Secrets to Success -  Discover and Focus on Your Unique Talents, Not Your Weaknesses</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:50:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All of us possess a unique combination of God-given talents and skills that give us a genius that distinguishes us from the crowd. The problem is that, if we never grasp what our true talents and skills really are, we will wander through life aimlessly, always feeling as if we were in the wrong place, at the wrong time and engaged in the wrong activity. But it is never too late! Discover how you too can experience success and fulfillment in your life, in spite of your age or circumstances.]]></description>
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<title>Frustration Management - Three Do's and Dont's of What to Do When Things Go Wrong</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:26:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have done everything you know to do. You have worked hard. You have invested time and money and have burnt the midnight oil. And still you don't get the desired results. As a matter of fact, things get worse. Have you ever been there? Discover the three pitfalls of frustration and how to overcome them.]]></description>
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<title>God's Plan For Me - The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Pursuing God's Plan For Their Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:42:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[God has an awesome plan for every human being on this planet. Each of us has been given a unique combination of gifts and talents to fulfill a definite purpose and to leave a legacy for the future generations. Then why do so many people never accomplish the important task God has given them? Discover 3 of the most common mistakes Christians make when they are searching for God's plan for their lives.]]></description>
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<title>Self Esteem - How to Overcome Low Self Esteem</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:45:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you feel unimportant, neglected and without value? People feel unwanted and unloved because they see their worth through the eyes of others. What is even worse, these feelings of unworthiness stall our personal growth process and keep us stagnant in a level of life that is way below our true potential. If you are struggling with low self esteem, here is an inspiring story that will help you find your true worth.]]></description>
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<title>Secrets to Success in Life - Unleash the Power of Studying the Lives of Inspiring Role Models</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:17:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is no human being that does not strive for fulfillment, happiness and the glorious feeling of accomplishment. But success is not an entitlement. You have to be determined to overcome numerous obstacles in life if you want to be successful. Many capitulate at some point of their struggle for a breakthrough in their lives, but you don't have to! Discover a powerful method many great men and women use to stay constantly inspired to keep on going.]]></description>
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<title>Never Give Up - Valuable Tips For Coping With Failure</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:15:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us have a wrong way of coping with failure. Society dictates that failures are bad and condemns anybody who incurs in them. That is why most people are devastated when failure shows its ugly head. Successful people, on the other hand, have a neutral approach to failure. Failure for them is just part of life when you are trying to achieve something you have never done before. Learn how to keep on going persistently until you reach your goals.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Be a Quitter - 5 Steps to Never Giving Up</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:12:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Much too often people give up when their breakthrough is just around the corner. They lose their focus on their goal and start focusing on the bad circumstances around them. They get tired of doing the same thing day in day out with apparently no results. Have you ever felt that way? Today I want to encourage you with 5 steps to keep on going when the going gets tough.]]></description>
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<title>God's Plan For Me - Discover How to Find God's Purpose For Your Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:04:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The best place to be for any human being is in the middle of God's plan for his or her life. That is when you are in the right place, at the right time, with the right people and enough provision to accomplish your purpose. The truth is, it is the only place you will ever experience fulfillment and success in, because you were created to be there! But how can you find out what God's specific plan for your life is?]]></description>
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<title>God's Plan For Me - 3 Reasons Why Your  Prayer Life May Not Be Effective</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 12:36:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are your prayers always answered? Or do you wish that every time you pray God might be hearing you? Is prayer really a hit or miss way of communicating with God? Contrary to what many Christians believe, there is not one prayer in the Bible that God ignored. Jesus said, whatever we ask of God in His name, we will receive. Then why are so many prayers seemingly left unanswered? Here are three reasons why your prayers might not be answered.]]></description>
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<title>Tiredness - 7 Steps to Overcoming Feelings of Weariness and Tiredness in Five Minutes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:56:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is the world crashing around you and you can barely make it? Are you tired? Battle-weary? Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Then maybe it's time to let go and let God take over in your life. Here is a 7 step, ultra fast, five minute mindset change.]]></description>
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<title>Negative Thoughts - 3 Guaranteed Steps to Forever Getting Rid of ANTS, Automatic Negative Thoughts</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 11:57:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the self-help area there is a huge buzz going on about ANTS (automatic negative thoughts). There must be something very powerful going on in our brains when it engages in its daily task of thinking. Something that is capable of changing our lives. So, how can we possibly change our negative and fearful thought patterns into a vibrant and powerfully life-changing mindset? Here are 3 guaranteed steps you can make to overcome them successfully once and for all!]]></description>
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<title>How to Motivate Your Child - Can a Child Possibly Enjoy Schoolwork?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:52:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["I never let my education interfere with my learning" --Albert Einstein. Our traditional education has distorted true education and has turned it into something we don't want to have much to do with. The inevitable result is lack of motivation in our children. But it doesn't have to be that way! While traditional methods have the goal of preparing young people for the job market, God designed education to be a life long, passionate pursuit of His plan for our lives.]]></description>
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<title>How to Know the Will of God - The Importance of Faith Steps</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:23:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why do so many believers miss the will of God for their lives? Thank God we have the Bible-the known will of God-- but there is also the specific will of God. The Bible will not tell you whom to marry, where to find a job or which church to attend to. Are you clueless when it comes to making decisions in your life? Maybe you have not yet discovered the importance of faith steps! Here is how it works!]]></description>
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<title>God's Plan For Your Life - 3 Key Steps to Finding God's Plan and Then Walking in It</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:32:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What if you could know God's plan for your life at any given moment? What if you could have the peace of knowing that all the decisions you make are led by God Himself? You would always be in the right place, at the right time, with the right people, and enough provision. You would not have to struggle with indecision, fear or feelings of failure. You would not have to worry about an uncertain future.]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With Boredom - 3 Steps Out of Boredom and Into a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:30:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the worst consequences of modern life is boredom. We have become so used to passive entertainment, that we don't know what a purposeful and fulfilled life looks like.   Although you might feel restless and dissatisfied at the moment, don't worry, you are on a good path. You have taken the first step towards a fulfilled life of meaning and purpose. Here are your three steps out of boredom!]]></description>
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<title>Cheer Yourself Up With a Thankful Heart - Learn How a New Song Each Day Can Ensure Lifelong Success</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:47:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When are things ever going to turn out right? When will my dreams finally come true? Are you struggling with disappointments in your life? Does life seem gloomy and you've started singing the blues? The good thing is that it is a bad habit you can get rid of today. Just as with biting your fingernails, you can train yourself to be joyful! The secret lies in lifting your eyes above your circumstances and focusing on what you have instead of what you don't have. Choose to be thankful for what God has already given you.]]></description>
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<title>Coping With Low Self-Esteem - Discover a Powerful Way to Change the Way You Think About Yourself</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Low Self-Esteem is probably the number one reason people do not achieve their goals in life. While most of us like to find reasons for failure in outer circumstances, we don't realize that it is the way we think about ourselves that will ultimately determine the outcome of our endeavors. When you don't believe in yourself failure becomes a viable option. Although these negative thought patterns are powerful, they can be broken by a weightier source.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Purpose in Life - The 3 Most Common Reasons People Lack Vision For Their Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:27:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest hindrances to achieving success is lack of vision. Anybody who wants to live a successful life will have to take time to meditate on his or her life's purpose. Only then will the course of a life change in a consistent manner. Every great accomplishment in human history was achieved because a man or a woman had a dream they dared to pursue. The problem is that too many different voices are surrounding us and confusing us. If we are not aware of these potential roadblocks to our success, we will regret it later in some midlife crisis or when we retire.]]></description>
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<title>Motivate Yourself - Don't Be a Quitter, Discover 3 Key Steps to Get and Stay Motivated</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:35:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest obstacles to success is the time factor. Everybody desires a change for better in any given area of their lives: health, finances, self esteem or personal relationships. But not all of us have what it takes to stick to a plan and walk it out. ]]></description>
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<title>The Key Missing Ingredient of Most Goal Setting Strategies</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:58:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The only way to achieve anything is by setting goals to get there. Whether you are consciously following a specific goal setting strategy or subconsciously planning your next steps towards that purpose of action you want to pursue, you need a plan to follow, otherwise you'll never get there.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Purpose in Life - The Importance of Having a Vision For Your Future</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:39:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most important road blocks to success is living with lack of purpose. Without a vision of who you are, who you want to be and what you want to achieve in life, you get stagnant and your existence turns into a drab sequence of colorless events. But not everybody has a dream. Many of us are living our lives as on a never ending treadmill and are barely able to keep up with the pace. Difficulties, setbacks and disappointments take their toll until people just give up trying to excel and settle for a lower level of life. ]]></description>
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<title>Low Self-Esteem, Past Mistakes &amp; No Faith - The Three Main Reasons Why You Are Not Successful Today</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:47:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of outer circumstances we can number that would justify a bad situation in our lives. As a matter of fact, most people just accept bad conditions as a normal part of life. For them our existence is a drab sequence of events with hopefully some splashes of color every now and then. But is success and happiness really just reserved for some lucky few? Learn how to overcome the three main obstacles that are holding us back from the fulfilled life we so yearn to have.]]></description>
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<title>The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make When They Want to Make Changes in Their Life</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:48:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether it is a financial breakthrough, a weight loss program, or even the desire to improve your relationship with others, you will not be successful if you are not aware of the pitfalls most people encounter when it comes to making major changes in their life. That is why many people give up soon after starting out. After a series of unsuccessful attempts, they give up trying and settle for a lower level of life. Here are three of the most common mistakes people make when they want to implement a change in their life.]]></description>
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<title>Standing on the Threshold of Success With Self-Directed Learning</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:56:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["The person who stops studying merely because he or she has finished school is forever hopelessly doomed to mediocrity, no matter what the person's calling. The way of success is the way of continuous pursuit of knowledge." (Napoleon Hill) There is no other more powerful way of achieving success than that of self-directed learning. Self education has been and always will be the number one ingredient that has led many a man or woman to live a successful life,--and to maintain it. You can also discover the power of self-directed learning and start experiencing how it can catapult you forward in your life. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Build Self-Esteem - 3 Major Mistakes People Make When Trying to Achieve it by Their &quot;Self&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:14:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you struggling with feelings of unworthiness? Do you feel unimportant? Do others seem to ignore you all the time as if you never existed?
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<title>Confront the Biggest Obstacle to Your Success - 3 Keys to Change Your Mindset From Defeat to Victory</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:15:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Whatever, friend, you can conceive and believe, you can achieve!" (Napoleon Hill) When it comes to making changes in life the greatest roadblock you will encounter is not in the circumstances that surround you, but in your mind. That is why our greatest efforts when implementing some change in our life, should always be working on our mindset first. Find out about these three guaranteed ways to change your mindset from fear and failure to success and victory.]]></description>
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<title>Find Your Passion, Educate Yourself to Make it Profitable and You Will Never Work Again in Your Life</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:10:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them" (Henry David Thoreau). Discover your strengths, find out what you are really good at and what you love doing. Then develop it to its maximum potential until you can live from it. Bingo! You'll never feel like you're working again, because you love what you are doing! ]]></description>
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<title>How to Turn Your God-Given Talent Into a Profitable Business</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:08:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It always amazes me how many people have incredible talents without ever realizing it. Most of these unknown experts enjoy their passion in the few hours of free time they have once they're done with their regular job. They don't even realize they are experts at something because their craft comes so naturally to them. They cannot imagine that there are a lot of people who are struggling in that same area and would love to have a helping hand, --and that many would be willing to pay for it.]]></description>
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<title>How to Stay in God's Plan When the Going Gets Tough - Discover the Powerful Habit of Journaling</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:13:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult parts of walking in God's plan is staying when the going gets tough. Time also takes its toll. When we receive new revelations from the Holy Spirit, we get ecstatic and jump for joy, but with time the enthusiasm calms down and we may even forget what God is trying to show us. This is where the habit of journaling becomes vital.]]></description>
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<title>The Beginner's Guide to Finding God's Purpose For Life</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:23:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you feeling bored and unfulfilled? Has life turned into a drab sequence of colorless events that don't seem to have any meaning anymore? Are you yearning for more purpose in your life?]]></description>
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<title>Walk in Your Destiny - 3 Barriers Between You and the Plan of God For Your Life</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:06:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most Christians are delighted to hear about the Good News and how God has already designed a predetermined plan for their lives. Knowing that you were not placed furtively on this earth, but with a specific God-given purpose, is a life changing revelation. But then they have to successfully confront the obstacles between them and His plan. Following are the 3 most common barriers between you and God's plan for you life.]]></description>
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<title>Secrets to Success - 5 Ways to Avoid the Trap of a Negative Mindset That Will Lead to Failure</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:30:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It has happened to all of us. We get this great idea that is just what we were looking for, hopes rise and expectations grow. You feel you are on the verge of a great breakthrough. Then they come. Like little seemingly inoffensive bugs they start crawling into our mind. Thoughts can be treacherous. They sneak into our mind and take over our whole life before we even notice. Negative thoughts can get so strong that we choose to abort our project altogether. Here are five ways to escape the negative mindset trap.]]></description>
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<title>How to Jump the Hurdle of Low Self Esteem Successfully</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:45:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Self esteem is an elusive thing. It seems the more you desire to have it, the less you're able to get of it. People long to be appreciated. They also want to be confident and successful. But as long as self esteem is pursued in light of your own efforts, it will never come.]]></description>
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<title>Shortcuts to Success - Sharpen Your Axe Before You Cut Your Tree</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:28:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am always amazed about how many people embark upon new endeavors in life without making the necessary adjustments that will guarantee success. Then all hell breaks lose. After an ecstatic beginning, the first difficulties start showing up and the whole thing crashes, causing great pain and disappointment to all the parties involved. When all along it could have been avoided. There is a way to guaranteed success in life. Most people don't take it because they are too impatient to even try it. It is all about silently whetting your axe before you go out to cut that tree.]]></description>
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<title>The 5 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Searching For God's Plan For Their Life</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:03:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like to find your place and purpose in this life? Are you tired of missing it? You have to know that God did not design a blueprint for your life and then left you abandoned to figure it out on your own. You can find out what His plan is and change the course of your life forever. He even longs to share it with you, but we sometimes don't know how to connect with Him. Nevertheless, the problem is never on His side. We sometimes make mistakes that cause us to fail in connecting to His plan for us.]]></description>
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<title>How to Survive Losing Your Job Or Home - Exploit Your God-Given Talents With Self-Directed Learning</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1707820</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:05:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["I never thought that would ever happen to me," is what most people say who are being downsized in these difficult economic times. What's more, foreclosures are rampant and way too many people are losing their houses. Is there a way of surviving these financial difficulties? One good thing about crisis times is that they force us to step out of our comfort zone and search for new and better options. One of them is taking advantage of what is already in your hand by exploiting your expertise through self-directed learning.]]></description>
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<title>Secret to Success - Refuse to Be Captive of Your Environment, Get a Success-Thinking Mindset</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1698901</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:29:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People are like fish in an aquarium. They move around in their own little territory in which they are comfortable in, but never dare to venture beyond those limits. They might even be looking through the glass at a bigger and promising reality, but most of them stay in their aquarium for the rest of their lives unless they are faced with some crisis in life - and then they are forced to survive in a system they are not prepared for.]]></description>
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<title>3 Reasons Why People Miss Their Purpose For Life and Won't Exploit Their Talents With Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:48:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am always amazed about the huge potential people possess,--and at the same time surprised by how little they are aware of it. Although everyone has been given a unique blend of God-given talents, many of us choose not to further their genius. Not because they don't want to, but out of 3 main reasons.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make More Money by Giving it Away</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:57:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In what might seem to be difficult economic times and an uncertain future ahead of us, there is one thing that will always guarantee provision, no matter what the circumstances are, and that is giving away from what you have. There is something about giving that will always produce growth and increase on behalf of the giver. It's not something that might happen, it's not about luck or popularity either, but a law that works under any circumstance.]]></description>
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<title>Discover the Number One Fatal Mistake Parents Make That Will Kill a Child's Motivation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:56:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you struggling with an unmotivated child? Do you constantly need to push and shove your child to do his or her assignments? Many parents and teachers think a child can not acquire an education without an external source of pressure that will compel them to do their studies. But there is another way. You see, true education can only happen when it is pursued by the student himself. That is how we were designed to learn. Here are seven wrong lessons your child will learn by force.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Be Another Expert Who Never Was - Develop That Genius Within</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:18:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The world is full of experts. The crazy thing is that most of them don't know they are one. We all have unique gifts. During our walk through life some of us develop these talents more than others, but, nevertheless, they are always there. The problem is that most of the time we walk through life without ever recognizing the genius God put within us. So if you aren't an expert yet, you can be one whenever you choose to. The raw material is in your hands right now.]]></description>
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<title>3 Key Steps to Hear From God to Find His Purpose For Your Life - Plug In, Tune in and Listen</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1655738</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:37:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hello God, are you there somewhere? Many people ask this confused question when things don't turn out the way they should have. How can we know His plan for our lives, and direct ourselves according to it, if He never manifests Himself? Hearing from God is much easier than we think. He wants to communicate with us, but we have to learn to hear from Him. ]]></description>
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<title>Finding Purpose For Life - 2 Vital Steps to Gain Vision For Your Life Again</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1651201</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:49:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are way too many people who don't have a vision for their life. They don't know who they are they don't know what they want. If you can't figure out how to find the satisfaction you are looking for it's because you might never have asked yourself what you really want to do. You need to gain vision for your life or you will inevitably settle on something less than what you could achieve. Of course, nobody wants that. ]]></description>
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<title>Fear and Anxieties - How to Successfully Combat Worry and Fear</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1632306</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:45:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you about to freak out at the events that are unfolding around the world? Do you think it is possible to live confidently and without anxiety in spite of the circumstances? 
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<title>Feeling Lonely and Rejected? What to Do When Nobody Believes in You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1628791</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:30:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Maybe one of the most distressing experiences people can encounter is that of being rejected by the people who should be supporting them. Although human beings are intrinsically social and gregarious, there are moments when the community we live in does not fulfill its role of reinforcement it is supposed to have. It is then when people have to deal with feelings of exclusion and loneliness.]]></description>
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<title>Leadership Education - Can Your Children Possibly Become the Movers and the Shakers of the Future?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1625517</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:21:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Truly, children are born geniuses. All of them. As a matter of fact, every person you have ever met is a genius. We live in a world of geniuses. It is what we are here for. Yes, greatness is not beyond the reach of any child.  And depending on the education they'll receive, they will develop their genius to a higher or lesser degree. That makes the goal of any form of education very simple. The word education comes from the Latin word educare, which means "to draw out." True education will draw out a child's genius. But what does that type of effective education look like?]]></description>
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<title>Self Motivation - 5 Minutes to Get Motivated and Accomplish Something Meaningful Today</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1615272</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:06:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you tired of feeling that you are losing your time in unnecessary business? Are you frustrated after finishing your day with a sense that you haven't accomplished a thing? Many of us are so caught up in our daily routine that we don't even consider the remote possibility of getting passionate about what we do. Here are 5 simple steps that will help you organize your day and get motivated again to accomplish something that is meaningful to you.]]></description>
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<title>3 Vital Keys to Step Out of Anxiety and Hurt - How Do I Build a Happier Me That is Not So Needy?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1611724</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:51:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Human needs hurt and hurt demands attention. People who are conscious of their hurting needs are prone to meditating about them throughout their day. Ultimately all their life starts to evolve around their unmet needs and they fall into the trap of self-centeredness without realizing it. After a while those deprivations appear to be insurmountable. If you're hurting because you still haven't found the perfect person to make you happy, then I've got good news for you today.]]></description>
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<title>Building Self Confidence - 5 Steps to Always Walking in Triumphant Self Confidence</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1608328</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:11:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know how it is when you lack self confidence: you have this great idea, you know it is a good thing to do, you are certain that it will benefit you and others. But you can't get yourself to step out and do it. After your mind has gone through the usual tug of war, you decide to leave it for "later." And then it is filed under the innumerable unaccomplished projects you didn't dare to pull off. Here are 5 steps to always walking in triumphant self confidence.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Your Purpose in Life - Open the Doors to What God Has Already Put in Your Hand</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1604249</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:00:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you follow your bliss, doors will open, where you would not have thought there were doors, and where there would not be a door for anybody else - Joseph Campbell It's so easy to get stuck in a rut. Your routine takes over and suddenly you find yourself watching life go by. You have become a mere spectator and there is no meaning in what you are doing anymore. Deep down inside you know there is more to life, but you don't know how to make it happen. But you really don't have to look very far to find purpose in life. It is inside you. It is what God has already put in your hand that will lead you to where you are called to go.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Be Afraid to Make Money With Your Talents, People Need to Know What You Have to Say</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1600600</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1600600</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:36:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Is there a message inside you that can help somebody? Are you hesitating to get it out because you don't think it's important enough to matter? Just think about it: you can, and should, monetize what has been placed in your hand. God gave you that talent to contribute to humanity and it is perfectly alright for you to use it as a means for making a living.]]></description>
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<title>Find Your Purpose - Learn How to Live Without Regrets and Live Your Legacy</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1589805</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1589805</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:13:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day, in all the thousand small uncaring ways.--Stephen Vincent Benet. The last thing you will want to happen to you is to reach retirement age and look back at what your life has been all about, only to discover that you never did what you were really passionate about. Don't get stuck in a rut. Don't let life go by without living the legacy you were called to leave on this planet.]]></description>
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<title>Stop Feeling Incompetent! Discover the Genius Within and Confidently Walk in God's Plan For You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1586007</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1586007</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:17:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the way we think of ourselves from day to day may vary, most of us are frequently challenged with thoughts of inadequacy and unworthiness. Usually we have no trouble doubting our capabilities and accepting our shortcomings, but we struggle when it comes to convincing ourselves that we can achieve much more than we think.  The Bible says that as a man thinks of himself, that he is. If you think you are incompetent, you will inevitably lack the confidence to succeed. But you don't have to stay that way for the rest of your life.]]></description>
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<title>Key to Financial Planning - Learn How to Create Extra Income With Self-Directed Learning</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1579509</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1579509</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:57:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In these crazy days in which the economy seems to go haywire, whole nations have witnessed how fallible the financial systems we have trusted in are in reality. The economic situation has proven once again, that we cannot rely on what others will do with our money. It's time to start getting an education that will allow us to manage it by ourselves. Maybe it is time to consider creating an additional stream of income apart of the monthly salary. And there is no better place to start than by taking a daily block of time to learn through self-directed learning.]]></description>
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<title>God's Unfailing Recipe For Building Self-Confidence to Reach Success - Be, Do, Give and Have</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1566217</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1566217</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:12:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most recipes for success recommend us what to do without helping us deal with the biggest obstacle for success: our mind-set. The problem is that the vast majority of people think wrong about themselves. And it is that poor self-image that will always stand in their way to achieving success. That is why God designed a plan that would make success dependent on Him and His power instead of anything we could achieve by our mere human efforts. It's for free and available to all of us. Learn who you are, what you can do and what you can give and have by living according to God's plan for your life.]]></description>
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<title>Find Purpose in Life - Dissatisfaction is a Good Thing</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1569426</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1569426</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:16:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you feeling lost in life? Does it seem to you that the rest of the crowd knows where they are heading except yourself? Contrary to what you may be thinking, your position is a good place to be in. It is when we are in a state of discontentment in our lives that our search for new horizons begins. You are probably on the threshold of an important turning point in your life. It's time to search for the right answers.]]></description>
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<title>It's Time For Breakthrough With Self-Directed Learning - Discover the Freedom to Be Who You Are</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1559941</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1559941</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:48:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you feeling stagnant in life? Are things just not happening as you hoped they would? Well, welcome to the crowd! Everybody is struggling for growth and increase in life. But sometimes the challenges we face are like huge road blocks that keep us from reaching our desired destination. Maybe it is time to question how you are handling your situation. You might be trapped in a thinking pattern that has held you in bondage for years without realizing it. Why not take the bull by the horns and start challenging that mind-set by developing your unique talents and gifts with self-directed learning?]]></description>
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<title>Know God's Will For Your Life - The Adventure of Being in His Presence to Get Direction For Life</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1552467</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1552467</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:40:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you feeling lost? Does your life go in circles with no direction in particular? Do you yearn for having purpose in life? Well, I have good news for you! Your whole life has already been planned by God Himself even before you were born.]]></description>
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<title>Discover 3 Classic Self-Esteem Killers - 3 Do's and Don'ts For Overcoming the Born Loser Mentality</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1548714</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:54:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have to believe on the inside what you want to become on the outside - Creflo Dollar. Many people who struggle with low self-esteem have tried so hard to get a hold of their life in vain. They try this and then they do that, only to find that it didn't work out the way they hoped it would. But there is a way out. Here are three classic self-esteem killers I discovered that held me trapped in a loser mentality for years.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build Your Self-Esteem - Sharpen Your Life by Tapping Into the Supernatural Power of God</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:12:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is a well known fact that successful people have a victorious mind-set and a high self-esteem. Without a positive thinking pattern everything a person will plan to endeavor is bound for failure. Nevertheless, people keep on trying to gain a hold in life by changing what they are doing instead changing what they are thinking. They don't realize that their low self-esteem is the real root of their inefficacy, because it conditions them for failure. There is no better way to get rid of low self-esteem and wrong thinking patterns than by drawing close to God and researching what He has to say about your life. He will teach you to think like a winner.]]></description>
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<title>True Success and Provision Only Lie on God's Shining Path - 2 Vital Keys to Godly Prosperity</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:42:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is true success about anyway? The media tries to sell us the following image of a successful person: a good looking young business man or woman who is enthusiastically waving their briefcase full of money while they are off to work with a huge smile on their face. In God's eyes that is a very poor view compared to what He has in mind for us. For Him it doesn't stop there. He has something far greater in store for us.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Directed Learning and Mentors - Who You Are Depends on Who You Are With</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:57:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Good mentors are vital for a successful living. Anybody who desires to step out and develop his or her talents through self-directed learning, needs to look for somebody who has already arrived where they want to go. They will not only receive first-hand, cutting edge education, but also the inspiration to reach their goals, because they'll have the living example of who they want to be right in front of their eyes.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Purpose in Life - Take One Step at a Time, But Start Today</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:23:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you feel like you are cruising through life with no direction, living your day, but heading nowhere in particular? You will be glad to hear that there is a predetermined plan for your life. God, your Creator, did not put any human being on earth furtively, He also has a plan for you! The first thing you have to do is ask yourself what you think about when your head hits the pillow at night. If there is a yearning, something that is pulling at your heart, you shouldn't ignore it.]]></description>
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<title>Building Self-Esteem - The Unfailing Recipe to Always Having Self-Confidence in Life</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:23:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Will I ever have the self-esteem to succeed? If you have ever asked yourself this question, then you are one of many who are struggling to find and live a successful and fulfilled life. And then you strive to find the answers within you thinking, "There just might be something in there that will make me believe in myself and my capabilities to achieve success." Maybe you have given up and just come to the conclusion that some people are just plain lucky and some are not. I'll make two comments about these thoughts. They are powerful to change your life just like they have changed mine.]]></description>
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<title>Find Your Destiny by Learning How to Discern God's Voice From All the Rest of the Voices You Hear</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:33:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that God has a perfect plan for your life? And He didn't abandon you to figure it all out by yourself. He also wants to keep in touch with you to guide you through the whole process. The problem is, that many times other voices interfere with what God has to tell us, and we have trouble discerning His direction from all the other options that we are presented with. What really helps is to know where other voices can come from. Once we can distinguish the source, it will be easier to recognize if the direction came from God or not.]]></description>
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<title>Overcoming the Fatal Trap of Condemnation and Feelings of Being Unworthy to Receive and Prosper</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:18:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If there is one thing that is able to powerfully rob you of your God-ordained blessings, it is the feeling of not being worthy enough to receive them. It is as if a huge road block was obstructing the channel through which God wants to bless them. Some mistake they made in the past, or a relationship they blundered up, or just simple every day sin consciousness hovers over them like a dark cloud that won't allow the sun to shine in their lives. But the good news is that Jesus came to solve that problem.]]></description>
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<title>How to Hear From God - 3 Steps to Getting Divine Direction For Your Life</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:48:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it truly possible to hear God's voice? Just imagine you could! You are going through your day and suddenly an important issue comes up and you have to make a decision. There are pros and cons and you really don't know what to do. Wouldn't it be great if you could ask the Creator of the Universe what His opinion is?]]></description>
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<title>Personal Change Management and Self-Directed Learning - Are You Prepared For Times of Change?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:32:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["In times of change... learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists" Erik Hoffer. Nowadays the only thing that never changes is that there is always a change somewhere. Welcome to the Information Age! The problem is that the vast majority of humankind is not prepared for these changes or for adequately adapting to them. It's because the whole educational system is still operating in a world that no longer exists. For those of us who are sandwiched between both ages self-directed learning can be a key lifesaver.]]></description>
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<title>Do-It-Yourself God's Way - How to Live a Life Beyond Your Human Efforts</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:45:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not one day goes by in which we are yet again astounded by some scientific accomplishment that blows us away. Only to find that in a few years that knowledge will probably be completely outdated by some other incredible discovery. No wonder we have the tendency to believe we are capable of anything. Nevertheless, that is a delusion. It doesn't matter how smart we think we are or how determined we are to give it our all, human efforts are pitifully meek compared to what God can do through a person who chooses to believe in Him.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Directed Learning is an Effectual, Simple and Natural Antidepressant Therapy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:55:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you dependent on some drug treatment today to cope with that depression? And still struggling? Is your life a sequence of drab events? You might have asked yourself how you could possibly bring more color into your life. Besides some very important changes in your lifestyle that you should check on, like enough exercise, at least 7-8 hours of sleep and a healthy nutrition, there is another simple and natural option. It is a guaranteed successful antidepressant therapy: self-directed learning. There's nothing like delving deeply into a subject you are passionate about. It will build your self-esteem, spur your spirit to a higher level, and give you a vision for life.]]></description>
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<title>Confront Your Worries and Fears, They Are Holding You Back From Your Breakthrough</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:16:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt the burden of bearing your life, your responsibilities, your worries and fears on your shoulders? Wouldn't it be wonderful to just roll them off on somebody and breathe for a while? Well, the good news is you can do it! Actually, that is what faith is all about. Fear and worry in reality are a form of unbelief, a twisted kind of faith. And the sooner you can get rid of them, the better.]]></description>
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<title>What Exactly is Self-Directed Learning, and What is Its Potential?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:31:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Self-directed learning is more about the heart attitude toward the subject studied, than the subject itself. I like to refer to it as a powerful learning machine that is designed to unleash a life-changing learning process that helps each one of us successfully exploit our unique God-given talents and gifts. It is the absolute only way to acquire a powerful and life-changing education.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Directed Learning - Reach Your Maximum Potential by Pursuing a Vibrant Lifelong Education</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:28:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to education, most of us would probably think of the first 12 school years and possibly a college degree. After graduation that season is considered completed and the vast majority never bothers with a formal education anymore. Many people get to a point where they consider what they know to be good enough for where they are at right now. They have lost their vision for life and have become hopelessly stagnant. But the good news is: there is a way out. Everybody can aggressively pursue an education with self-directed learning that will powerfully propel them forward.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Directed Learning and the Internet - No Limits to What You Can Achieve</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:18:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what the world will look like after 20 more years of having free access to personally targeted education in the comfort of your home? More than 500 years ago, Johannes Gutenberg invented a machine that marked a turning point in history. The printing press provided access to books that had never been available before and sparked a new era in the history of humankind: the Renaissance.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Directed Learning - Reach Your Goals by Getting Rid of That &quot;All Or Nothing&quot; Mentality</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:19:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the major causes of stress in life is too much to do in too little time. This is especially true when we determine to step out and make some consistent changes in our lives through self-directed learning. But setting goals and reaching them is not at all about going from ground zero to perfection. This is a typical "all or nothing" mentality which almost always leads to failure. The secret lies in starting where you are at right now and gradually attaining higher.]]></description>
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<title>Are You a Born Loser? Quit Looking Through the Rear View Mirror</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:41:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is an obvious reason why the windshield is far bigger than the rear view mirror. It's because there is where you'd better be looking when you intend to get somewhere safely. Nevertheless, many people conduct their life constantly looking back. The outcome is inevitable: several wrecks along the way. Sad events and traumatic experiences in our lives have the dangerous power of sucking us down into a life of constant defeat and hopelessness. If we let them.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Directed Learning - Important Lesson From Superstars - Your Talent is Not a Gift, It's a Job</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:36:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is one key habit that is common to all successful superstar athletes: They view their talent as a job, not as a gift. Superstars like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods are athletes who possess physical talents and a strong work ethic that develops and furthers these talents. These two famous superstars never had the illusion that it would be easy. They did not get frustrated about the amount of work it took to develop their abilities. They never quit until they reached the point where their talents were completely developed.]]></description>
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<title>How to Motivate Your Child to Learn? Balance the Discipline of the How, With the Passion of the What</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:43:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered how to get your children to understand the value of learning? Or how you could help your children become self-directed in their learning? The secret is in knowing the huge difference between helping them how to learn and teaching them what to learn. Once you've found a healthy balance between these two, your child will be well on his way of becoming a passionate self-directed learner.]]></description>
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<title>Achievement of Excellence Through Motivation - Children Learn What They Live</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:34:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can I instill a love of learning in my children? How can I make them learn with more enthusiasm? These are daily questions parents make when it comes to dealing with lack of motivation in their children. Orthodox methods like controlling and imposing can be used to force the child to comply, but these methods will never motivate him or her to learn with passion. Then how can we possibly make them learn all the stuff they need to learn for life?]]></description>
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